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Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Treated at Two Fertility Centres in Nairobi; Prevalence and Associated Factors: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study With a Sub-group Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: WHO recognizes infertility as the 5th highest cause of disability under the age of 60 globally. Studies have shown a link between infertility and psychiatric problems, whereby earlier studies blame infertility ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Advanced Trauma Life Support Principles Among Health Care Workers in Accident and Emergency Departments in Nairobi, Kenya: a Multi-center Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: According to the World Health Organization, traumatic injuries are among the leading contributors to death globally, with ninety percent of the injuries approximated to occur in LMICs. The Global Burden of ...
Phytoremediation of Hexavalent Chromium in Effluent Tannery Sludge and Chromium Contaminated Soils by Using Ricinus Communis Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Heavy metal pollution is a global problem of expanding apprehension due to its toxic effects on the environment which in turn adversely affects Flora and Fauna. Tanning industries have a sludge effluent that is highly ...
Effect of East Coast Fever Marikebuni Vaccine on Feeding and Reproductive Success of Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
East Coast Fever is a tick-borne disease of economic importance in bovines caused
by Theileria parva, a protozoan parasite transmitted transstadially by a three-host
tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The control of ECF ...
Effects of Supplementation With Different Levels of a Multi Strain Probiotic on the Performance of Laying Chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry production to enhance performance is not recommended due to accumulation of antibiotic residues end products which can confer antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to consumers. ...
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia at Kenyatta National Hospital – Newborn Unit (KNH-NBU)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction
Perinatal asphyxia is the inability to start or maintain breathing after birth. Globally around 9 million cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and in Kenya, it accounts for 29% of neonatal ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Hyponatremia Among Paediatric Oncology Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital- a Hospital-based Cross sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Hyponatremia is an independent predictive factor of survival in cancer patients; and its prompt correction is imperative. Data on the prevalence and factors associated with hyponatremia among paediatric ...
Rates and Patterns of Central Diabetes Insipidus After Surgery for Sellar and Parasellar Tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a common post operative complication after procedures for sellar and parasellar tumors. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital stay. It ...
Hematological Findings in Pregnant Women With and Without Covid 19 Infection at the Nairobi Hospital Between 1st May 2021 and 31st August 2021.a Retrospective Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which majorly affects the respiratory system. It was first discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province and ...
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction Among Prostate Cancer Patients on Goserelin Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: The main modality of prostate cancer treatment has been Androgen
deprivation therapy (ADT) which has been demonstrated in randomized studies to
enhance overall survival when utilized for radiation for ...